Arjo Maxi Sky 2 Plus
Arjo · Model Maxi Sky 2 Plus
Dual and single mode One hand control Spreader bar system with link Lift tilting and telescopic link.
Key tips
- ·Mounting and securement hardware takes real fatigue from vibration and road shock - inspect it as carefully as the device itself.
- ·Post-call battery and function checks catch transport-induced faults that a scheduled PM would miss for months.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Hand control not responding / no powered movement
HighSymptoms: Lift / lower or traverse does not respond to the hand control.
Root cause: Discharged or mis-inserted battery, an active emergency stop, an obstruction or overload, or a faulty hand control / cable.
Lift actuator / strap / mast fault
MediumSymptoms: Will not raise or lower, runs one direction only, noisy or slow, strap frays.
Root cause: Worn lift actuator / motor, or a frayed / twisted lifting strap or chain.
Battery will not hold charge
MediumSymptoms: Short run time, frequent low-battery, unit dies mid-transfer.
Root cause: Aged battery pack or a charger / charging-contact fault.
Traverse / rail-carriage fault (ceiling)
MediumSymptoms: Carriage will not move along the rail, or binds.
Root cause: Worn carriage wheels, a rail obstruction, or the traverse motor.
Overload / slack-strap / emergency-lowering fault
HighSymptoms: Lift stops with an overload indication, slack-strap cut-off active, or emergency lowering does not work.
Root cause: Load over the rated limit, the slack-strap sensor, or the emergency-lowering mechanism.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Rechargeable battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Hand control
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Lifting strap / chain
Inspect before every use; retire on any fraying.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Lift actuator / motor assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Rail-carriage wheel set (ceiling)
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Hand control | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Lifting strap / chain Inspect before every use; retire on any fraying. | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Lift actuator / motor assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Rail-carriage wheel set (ceiling) | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Post-call function and battery check
- ·Mounting / securement inspection
- ·Annual full PM and vibration-tolerance check
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Hand control not responding
- Confirm a charged, correctly inserted battery.
- Clear any obstruction and check the load is within the rated limit.
- Confirm the emergency stop is inactivated.
- Reseat the hand-control plug; try the up/down buttons on the unit if fitted.
- If the unit buttons work, replace the hand control; if not, use the emergency lowering and call qualified personnel.
Symptom: Will not raise or lower
- Check the strap / chain is not twisted, frayed or fouled at the drum.
- Listen for the lift actuator / motor.
- Confirm the slack-strap cut-off is not active (strap under tension).
- Replace a damaged strap immediately.
- Replace the actuator / motor if it will not run under command, then load-test to the rated limit.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Ambulance / transport vehicles
- Emergency Department
- Inter-facility transport teams
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
The upper portion of the hooks on the spreader bar are too flexible for holding the loops of the sling. The loop of the sling could potentially come out of the hooks if positioned in the upper portion of the hooks.
- RECALL
The battery-powered control board in the ceiling lift motor may overheat, resulting in smoke and possibly flames and the lift becoming inoperable.
- RECALL
The battery pack NDA0200-20, lot 070826D, sold with the Maxi Move patient lift or as replacement parts, has a defective connector that could lead to the inability of the battery pack to recharge and/or short circuit, resulting in smoke emission.
- RECALL
If the spring pin is not properly reinstalled after maintenance, the pivot bolt could unscrew by itself within a limited period of time, resulting in a hanger bar detachment.
- RECALL
The pivot bolt that attaches the hanger bar to the scale of the patient lift can break, resulting in the hanger bar falling.
- RECALL
There is the potential for unintended dislocation of the Lock and Load hanger assembly (Combi Hanger) from the t-bar attached to the lifter jib of the Maxi Move patient lift.
- RECALL
Scale could break and fall potentially causing injuries to someone who is on it. There is a potential for the mast scale load cell ssembly to fracture and allow the mast/boom to fall. Should a patient be in the lift at the time, the patient could fall and sustain injuries.
- RECALL
The ceiling lift may not stop lateral movement after releasing the left (or right) action button on a ceiling lift equipped with an infrared hand control.
- RECALL
The hanger bar assembly may detach from the Maxi Move lifters with scale, due to an incorrect torque setting on the two bolts holding the scale in place.
- RECALL
The Kwiktrak Gate stopper may fail and allow the ceiling lift to pass through to the end of the track and fall to the floor.
Troubleshoot this device with Bio
Describe a symptom or error code. Bio answers from this device's own documented error codes, failure modes, parts, and guides.
Ask Bio